Kia K5 exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $329
- Average
- $671
- High
- $1,000
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 4 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Kia K5 exhaust manifold costs $329 to $1,000, with a median asking price of $799. Based on 12 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (4 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,000
Grade B (good)$550
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,000–$1,0002 listings
Grade BStandard used$329–$80010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,000–$1,000 | 2 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $329–$800 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,000
Grade B$550
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $329–$1,000 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $799
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $990–$1,550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 exhaust manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 3 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 82% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $1,000.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $550, while 2025 tops the table at $1,000. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 1025% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 965% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 539% above the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check
- Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
- Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
- Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
- Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
- Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.
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What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$71
K5$799
$728 diff2,193 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$75
K5$799
$724 diff2,146 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsKiaK5
3500$125
K5$799
$674 diff2,135 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$75
K5$799
$724 diff2,024 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaK5
Challenger$144
K5$799
$655 diff1,627 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsKiaK5
Transit$75
K5$799
$724 diff1,557 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±79%
Acura ILX
$350median
$100$650
Acuratight ±10%
Acura Integra
$999median
$800$999
Acuraspread ±32%
Acura MDX
$325median
$240$450
Acuraspread ±41%
Acura RDX
$240median
$150$349
Acurawide ±125%
Acura TLX
$200median
$100$599
Kiawide ±279%
Kia Forte
$200median
$35$1,149
Kiawide ±226%
Kia Optima
$401median
$90$1,899
Kiawide ±77%
Kia Seltos
$650median
$500$1,500
Kiawide ±186%
Kia Sorento
$300median
$85$1,200
Kiawide ±198%
Kia Soul
$316median
$50$1,300
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Sportage
$405median
$75$1,800
Kiaspread ±59%
Kia Telluride
$295median
$200$551
Common questions
Kia K5 exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $799 across 12 priced listings from 4 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,000. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $550.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $990–$1,550 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $799, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 exhaust manifold fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.